They Were Once Tampa Bay Lightning: Kevin Weekes
Many people know Kevin Weekes as a studio and game analyst, but the former NHL goaltender did play 348 games in the NHL, including 80 with the Tampa Bay Lightning.…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Johnny Quilty’s 1940-41 Season
The second consecutive player born in Ottawa, Ontario, to win the the NHL’s Calder Trophy as the league’s rookie of the year, John ‘Johnny’ Quilty played his junior hockey with…
The 10 Greatest Hockey Moments From The Past 25 Years
Hockey’s history is filled with iconic moments. From Bobby Orr’s Flying Goal to the numerous memorable Stanley Cup celebrations, some hockey moments have stood the test of time and are…
Tiny Thompson: From Sandon, BC, to Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champion
Sandon, British Columbia, located in the foothills of the Selkirk Mountains in the West Kootenay region, is the birthplace of a former NHL goalie who helped hoist the Boston Bruins’…
The Cat, The Eagle & Cujo: Remembering a Golden Era of Maple Leafs Goaltending
Throughout the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a myriad of goaltenders have come and gone. Some more noticeable than others, but all with the same team goal of winning…
Cam Neely Trade Tree: Vancouver Canucks to Boston Bruins
Cam Neely is one of the most influential people in the Boston Bruins’ decision-making process today. However, it wasn’t so long ago that he was a member of the Vancouver…
White Towels and King Richard: The Underdog Magic of the 1982 Canucks
In 1982, hockey was treated to one of the most memorable playoff runs in NHL history. The Vancouver Canucks—underdogs by almost every measure—caught fire and made their way to the…
Remembering Red Wings Great Alex Delvecchio
When you think of iconic lines in Detroit Red Wings history, the first ones that come to mind are the “Grind Line” and the “Production Line”. The younger hockey fan…
Today in Hockey History: July 1
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 2 July 1 has been a big news day for the National Hockey League in recent years, thanks to…
Oilers’ 1995 Draft Class: One of the Worst in Franchise History
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the only time in their long and storied history that the Edmonton Oilers have hosted the NHL’s annual entry draft. On July 8,…